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Nikon L31 vs Nikon L24 Comparison

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Nikon L31

16 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Nikon L24

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Nikon L31 vs Nikon L24 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing L31 and L24, two Compact cameras by Nikon. Nikon Coolpix L31 is a Ultracompact class camera and Nikon Coolpix L24 is a Small Sensor Compact class camera.

Nikon L31 was introduced to market in January 2015 and Nikon L24 was launched in February 2011. As you can see, L24 is 4 years older than L31. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Nikon L31 and Nikon L24 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Nikon L31 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2015-01-14
  • 16MP - 1/2.3' CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 26-130 mm F3.2-6.5 Zoom Lens
  • 2.70" Fixed Type Screen
  • fps continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 160g. 96 x 59 x 29 mm

Nikon L24 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2011-02-09
  • 14MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 37-134 mm F3.1-6.7 Zoom Lens
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • 1.0fps continuous shooting
  • - 640 x 480 video resolution
  • 182g. 98 x 61 x 28 mm

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Nikon L31 and Nikon L24 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Nikon Coolpix L31 over Nikon Coolpix L24
Sensor Resolution
16 MP vs 14 MP 14% more pixels
Weight
160 g vs 182 g 22 g lighter
Focal Length - Wide
26mm vs 37mm 11 mm wider coverage
Optical Zoom
5× vs 3.6× more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Tele
6.50 vs 6.70 faster lens at tele
Max Video Resolution
1280 x 720 vs 640 x 480 Higher Resolution Video
Selfie & Vlogger LCD
Yes vs No Rotate LCD for taking Selfies
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Reasons to choose Nikon Coolpix L24 over Nikon Coolpix L31
Max ISO
6.400 vs 1.600 300% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Size
3" vs 2.7" 0.3 inches larger display
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/2000s faster mechanical shutter
Battery Life
220 shots vs 200 shots 20 more frames with a single charge
Focal Length - Tele
134mm vs 130mm 4 mm longer tele reach
Max Aperture - Wide
3.10 vs 3.20 faster lens at wide
Flash Coverage
7.0m vs 3.6m 3.4m longer range
Sensor Pixel Area
2.01µm2 vs 1.76µm2 14% larger pixel area
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Common Strengths of Nikon Coolpix L31 and Nikon Coolpix L24
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Common Weaknesses of Nikon Coolpix L31 and Nikon Coolpix L24
In-body Image Stabilization
Digital only vs No No Built-in stabilization
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No Screen tilts or Flips out independently, perfect for both stills and video
External Flash Shoe
No vs No Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder
None vs None No eye-level shooting option
RAW Support
No vs No Lower image quality
LCD Screen Resolution
230k dots vs 230k dots Low resolution screens
Manual Focusing
No vs No No manual focusing modes
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
Max Aperture - Tele
6.50 vs 6.70 Slow lenses at tele
Nikon L31 vs Nikon L24: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Nikon L31 and Nikon L24 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon L31 has external dimensions of 96 x 59 x 29 mm (3.78 x 2.32 x 1.14″) and weighs 160 g (0.35 lb / 5.64 oz) (including batteries). Nikon L24 has external dimensions of 98 x 61 x 28 mm (3.86 x 2.4 x 1.1″) and weighs 182 g (0.40 lb / 6.42 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Nikon L31 and Nikon L24. Nikon L31 is 2mm narrower and 2mm shorter than Nikon L24 but it is also 1mm thicker.

Nikon L31 vs Nikon L24 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Nikon L31 and Nikon L24 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Nikon L31 and Nikon L24.

Nikon L31 vs Nikon L24 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Nikon L31 and Nikon L24 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon L31 and Nikon L24.
Nikon L31 vs Nikon L24 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Nikon L31 and Nikon L24 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Nikon L31 is 22g lighter than the Nikon L24 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Weight Comparison

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L31
L24
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Average
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Thickness Comparison

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L31
L24
Min
Average
Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Nikon Coolpix L31 nor Nikon Coolpix L24 provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Nikon L24's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Nikon L31's 2.7" screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.


Nikon L31 vs Nikon L24: Sensor Comparison

Nikon L31 has a 16.0MP 1/2.3' (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Nikon L24 has a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor and features Expeed C2 processor.

Below you can see the L31 and L24 sensor size comparison.

Nikon L31 vs Nikon L24 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Nikon L31 and Nikon L24 Cameras


Nikon L31 and Nikon L24 have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture. On the other hand, since Nikon L24 has 14% larger pixel area (2.01µm2 vs 1.76µm2) compared to Nikon L31, it has larger pixel area to collect light hence potential to have less noise in low light / High ISO images.

Nikon L31 vs Nikon L24 Lens Specs Comparison

Nikon L31 features a 26-130 mm F3.2-6.5 5× zoom lens whereas Nikon L24 features a 37-134 mm F3.1-6.7 3.6× zoom lens.

Nikon L31 has 11mm wider coverage than the Nikon L24. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f3.10, Nikon L24 is faster at widest end. On the tele end, Nikon L24 has 4mm longer telezoom reach than the Nikon L31. However, with a max aperture of f6.50, Nikon L31 is faster at widest end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

L31
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Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

L31
L24
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

L31
L24
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

L31
L24
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
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What types of Photography are Nikon L31 and Nikon L24 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Nikon L31 and Nikon L24 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Nikon L31 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Nikon L24 for Portrait Photography

POOR
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Nikon L31 for Street Photography

POOR

Nikon L24 for Street Photography

POOR
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
26 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
37 mm - Poor Wide Angle Coverage
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Nikon L31 for Sports Photography

POOR

Nikon L24 for Sports Photography

POOR
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
130 mm Tele Lens
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 200 shots
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.50
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Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
134 mm Tele Lens
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.0fps
Environmental Sealings
9 Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 220 shots
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.70
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Nikon L31 for Daily Photography

POOR

Nikon L24 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE
Compact Body
160g
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Compact Body
182g
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
3.6X Optical Zoom
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Nikon L31 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Nikon L24 for Landscape Photography

POOR
26 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
37 mm - Poor Wide Angle Coverage
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Nikon L31 vs Nikon L24: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Nikon L31 and Nikon L24, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Nikon L31 and Nikon L24 scores compare:

Nikon L31
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #105 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #1132 out of 1259 in all Cameras
Nikon L24
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #410 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #1133 out of 1259 in all Cameras

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Nikon L24 vs Nikon L31 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Nikon Coolpix L31 Nikon Coolpix L24
Brand Nikon Nikon
Announced 2015-01-14 2011-02-09
Body Type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor
Type CMOS CCD
Size 1/2.3' 1/2.3-inch
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area 28.07mm2 28.07mm2
Megapixels 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Max Resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max Native Light sensitivity 1,600 ISO 6,400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 80 ISO 80 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points n/a 9
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 26-130 mm (5×) 37-134 mm (3.6×)
Max Aperture F3.2-6.5 F3.1-6.7
Macro Focus Range 10cm 5cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 2.70" 3.00"
Resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Digital only No
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 3.60 m 7.00 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting n/a 1.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 640 x 480
Video Formats Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 160g 182g
Dimensions 96 x 59 x 29mm 98 x 61 x 28mm
Battery Life 200 shots 220 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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